Highest Paid TV Stars

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Jim Parsons - Big Bang Theory

1/10

Bazinga! As super-geek Sheldon in the hit sitcom, now in its 10th season, Jim Parsons earns an estimated $1m an episode (£786,000). Should keep him in wi-fi routers & circuit boards for quite a while

Johnny Galecki - Big Bang Theory

2/10

As Sheldon's long-suffering room-mate in the Big Bang Theory, Leonard (played by Johnny Galecki) has to suffer all sorts of humiliations. However, his $1m cheque for each episode should alleviate any discomfort.

Kaley Cuoco - Big Bang Theory

3/10

As the dumb blonde Penny in the hit sitcom, Kaley Cuoco has become the only calming influence on Sheldon and his band of super-geeks. And all for a price of $1m an episode!

Lauren Graham - Gilmore Girls

4/10

As the star of mother-daughter drama Gilmore Girls, actress Lauren Graham is estimated to pull in $750,000 an episode (£590,000).

Alexis Bledel - Gilmore Girls

5/10

Gilmore Girls co-star Alexis Bledel is also estimated to pull in $750,000 an episode (£590,000)

Judge Judy

6/10

In the category of reality shows, chat shows and news, Judge Judy topped the highest paid list with an annual $47m (£37m).

Kevin Spacey - House Of Cards

7/10

As scheming US President Frank Underwood, Kevin Spacey is estimated to earn $500,000 a show (£393,000).

Peter Dinklage - Game Of Thrones

8/10

As Tyrion Lannister in the hit HBO series Game Of Thrones, Peter Dinklage is estimated to earn $500,000 a show (£393,000)

Lena Headey - Game Of Thrones

9/10

As Cersei Lannister in the hit HBO series, Lena Headey is also estimated to earn $500,000 (£393,000) an episode.

Emilia Clarke - Game Of Thrones

10/10

For her role as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO series Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke has received three Emmy Award nominations as well as a nice cheque for $500,000 (£393,000) an episode.

Jim Parsons - Big Bang Theory

1/10

Bazinga! As super-geek Sheldon in the hit sitcom, now in its 10th season, Jim Parsons earns an estimated $1m an episode (£786,000). Should keep him in wi-fi routers & circuit boards for quite a while

Johnny Galecki - Big Bang Theory

2/10

As Sheldon's long-suffering room-mate in the Big Bang Theory, Leonard (played by Johnny Galecki) has to suffer all sorts of humiliations. However, his $1m cheque for each episode should alleviate any discomfort.

Kaley Cuoco - Big Bang Theory

3/10

As the dumb blonde Penny in the hit sitcom, Kaley Cuoco has become the only calming influence on Sheldon and his band of super-geeks. And all for a price of $1m an episode!

Lauren Graham - Gilmore Girls

4/10

As the star of mother-daughter drama Gilmore Girls, actress Lauren Graham is estimated to pull in $750,000 an episode (£590,000).

Alexis Bledel - Gilmore Girls

5/10

Gilmore Girls co-star Alexis Bledel is also estimated to pull in $750,000 an episode (£590,000)

Judge Judy

6/10

In the category of reality shows, chat shows and news, Judge Judy topped the highest paid list with an annual $47m (£37m).

Kevin Spacey - House Of Cards

7/10

As scheming US President Frank Underwood, Kevin Spacey is estimated to earn $500,000 a show (£393,000).

Peter Dinklage - Game Of Thrones

8/10

As Tyrion Lannister in the hit HBO series Game Of Thrones, Peter Dinklage is estimated to earn $500,000 a show (£393,000)

Lena Headey - Game Of Thrones

9/10

As Cersei Lannister in the hit HBO series, Lena Headey is also estimated to earn $500,000 (£393,000) an episode.

Emilia Clarke - Game Of Thrones

10/10

For her role as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO series Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke has received three Emmy Award nominations as well as a nice cheque for $500,000 (£393,000) an episode.